Damian Lillard
#0PG · Portland Trail Blazers
Fan Verdict
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Career StatsC
| Year | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | 900 | 25.1 | 4.3 | 6.7 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 43.9% | 37.1% | 89.9% |
| 2024-25 | 3 | 7.0 | 2.7 | 4.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 22.2% | 18.8% | 85.7% |
| 2023-24 | 4 | 31.3 | 3.3 | 5.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 42.0% | 41.7% | 97.4% |
| 2022-23 | 58 | 32.2 | 4.8 | 7.3 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 46.3% | 37.1% | 91.4% |
Current Contract
Length
3 years
Total Value
$27.5M
AAV
$9.2M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Damian Lillard's contract with the Portland Trail Blazers grades out as a slightly below-market contract, earning a D+ CVI grade. At $9.2M per year over 3 years, this is a role player contract. Damian's deal falls in the role player tier for NBA Point Guards. At 35, the age-adjusted value factors in potential decline over the contract term. The team paid a premium that will need to be justified by on-court production. The team will need Damian to significantly improve to justify this financial commitment.
Performance Analysis
Damian Lillard earns a C Performance grade, reflecting average production for a Point Guard. Across 900 career games, Damian has averaged 25.1 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 6.7 assists per game. Damian's strongest metric is FG% at 4385.6, compared to the NBA Point Guard median of 46.0. The biggest area for improvement is RPG at 4.3, below the Point Guard median of 5.0. Among 93 NBA Point Guards graded this season, Damian ranks 46th in overall performance. Damian will need to elevate key areas of the game to justify a larger role with the Portland Trail Blazers.
Current Sentiment
Lillard's perception has deteriorated significantly due to injuries and declining performance affecting Portland's competitiveness. His C-grade production and recent injury updates fuel concerns about physical decline and durability moving forward. The $9.2M contract appears reasonable, but questions linger about whether he can return to All-Star form. Trade speculation dominates headlines as fans debate Portland's direction and Lillard's future with the franchise. Pessimism prevails; injuries, age, and uncertainty have eroded confidence in a redemptive 2025-26 season comeback.
Transaction History
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